Project hub · Updated October 2026
Guangzhou International Commercial Port
A 9.86-square-kilometer trade megaproject rising next to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport — billed as the "super gateway for quality Chinese goods to reach the world" and a "never-ending Canton Fair." Ground broke on October 8, 2026; the commercial core opens in 2028.
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Key figures at a glance
Data note: Figures on this page are compiled from official Chinese media reports (Southern Metropolis Daily, China News Service, China Daily). We cite sources next to key numbers; verify critical figures before making business decisions.
The eight core components
Centralized commodity trading halls
Large-scale halls for bulk and specialized product trading — the wholesale core.
Global digital trade center
Digital backbone: online-offline and digital-trade infrastructure for the whole port.
International exhibition complex
Professional exhibition space extending the Canton Fair model year-round.
Headquarters cluster
Regional headquarters and operating centers for leading platform and brand companies.
Feature streets & riverside retail
Waterfront commercial streets along the Tonggukeng waterway: culture, retail, leisure.
Time-honored brands & world food hall
A showcase for China's heritage brands alongside global cuisine.
Industrial products museum
A window into Guangdong's manufacturing brands and industrial heritage.
Smart manufacturing & logistics zones
Flexible manufacturing, cross-border supply chain and bonded logistics capacity.
Location & transport
The port sits in Huadu District, northwest of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport — about 3 km from the airport terminal and 30 km from the city government seat.
Its pitch to traders is connectivity: one stop to the airport, two stops to Guangzhou North Railway Station, five expressway toll gates within 10 minutes, the core business districts within 30 minutes, and Pazhou (Canton Fair), Financial City and Zhujiang New Town within 45 minutes — with the wider Greater Bay Area inside two hours.
Source: Southern Metropolis Daily, Oct 8 2026.
- ✈ 3 km to Baiyun International Airport terminal
- 🚄 2 stops to Guangzhou North Railway Station (6 trunk rail lines)
- 🛣 10 min to 5 expressway toll gates
- 🏙 30 min to Guangzhou core business districts
- 🏢 45 min to Pazhou · Financial City · Zhujiang New Town
- 🌐 120 min covering major Greater Bay Area cities
Construction timeline
- Jul 2026
Port Group founded — ¥3B registered capital, 9 state-owned enterprises.
Source: China News Service
- Sep 2026
200+ companies approached; 103 letters of intent; 300,000+ m² space requested.
Source: Southern Metropolis Daily
- Oct 8, 2026
Groundbreaking. 466 institutions from 48 countries; 154 partnerships, 71 signed on site.
Source: China Daily
- 2028 (planned)
Commercial core opens — 3.2M m² on ¥32.5B investment.
Source: Southern Metropolis Daily
- 2030 (target)
"One year to take off, three to see results, five to take shape."
Source: Guangzhou Daily
Leasing & policy highlights
- ▸ Five-certificates-issued-together: land secured, construction starts immediately
- ▸ First in China: "9810" tax rebate on departure for B2B export
- ▸ First batch: leases up to 20 years, up to 24 months rent-free
- ▸ Subsidies for new commercial projects, flagship stores, overseas exhibitions
Source: China Daily, Oct 9 2026. Verify current terms with the operator before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Guangzhou International Commercial Port? +
A strategic trade megaproject in Huadu District, next to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Officially positioned as a "super gateway for quality Chinese goods to reach the world and the preferred bridgehead for global products entering China," it broke ground on October 8, 2026, with a planned area of 9.86 km² and total construction of about 14.5 million m².
When will the Guangzhou International Commercial Port open? +
The commercial core zone — a ¥32.5 billion, 3.2-million-m² first phase — is planned to open in 2028. The official rhythm is "take off in one year, see results in three, take shape in five."
Is it the same as the Port of Guangzhou? +
No. The Port of Guangzhou is the city's seaport. The Guangzhou International Commercial Port is a separate land-based wholesale trade and exhibition complex in Huadu District near the airport. It is also different from the "Guangzhou International Port" rail-freight hub in Baiyun District's Datian area.
How is it related to the Canton Fair? +
Officials describe it as a "never-ending Canton Fair": it extends the fair's exhibition-and-trade model into a permanent, year-round trading city. The site is about 45 minutes from the Canton Fair complex in Pazhou.
Can foreign buyers lease space there? +
Leasing began during preparation: by September 2026 over 200 companies had been approached, 103 signed letters of intent, and 300,000+ m² of space was requested. Reported first-phase incentives include up to 20-year leases and up to 24 months rent-free. Terms evolve — verify with the operator, Guangzhou International Commercial Port Group.
Is this website affiliated with the project? +
No. Canton Market is an independent third-party information platform, not affiliated with the Guangzhou International Commercial Port Group, the Guangzhou government, or the Canton Fair organizers.